Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, formerly known as Sports Direct, has announced it’ has acquired a 12.5 percent share in luxury British handbag label Mulberry as the group moves forward with plans to become more upmarket.
Though a price for the deal wasn’t disclosed, based on Friday’s share price, when the transaction was made, the stake is worth almost 19 million pounds.
“A key strategic priority for Frasers Group is the elevation of our retail proposition and building stronger relationships with premium third party brand,” the group said in a statement. “Frasers Group looks forward to working more closely with Mulberry for the benefit of shareholders of both companies.”
The move comes as the group - which also owns House of Fraser, Flannels, Jack Wills and Evans Cycles - looks to reposition itself into a more luxury market. Last year, it changed its name from Sports Direct to Frasers Group, and now plans to open a luxury mini-chain called Frasers. The first of these stores to open this year is a 94,000-square-foot flagship store in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton.
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